493: Suspenders with Steve Polito

The Bike Shed by thoughtbot

Feb 10, 202641:30Technology

Joël talks with guest thoughtbotter Steve Polito about his recent work rewriting Suspenders, an old thoughtbot gem from the 2000s. Steve discusses his role on the rewrite and the steps he took in optimising it for modern...

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